The BJP is confident of winning more than 110 out of 152 seats and forming the government in West Bengal.
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'Will Win 110 Of 152 Seats': Amit Shah Predicts Major Sweep For BJP In Bengal, Promises Bangla-Speaking CM
Amit Shah said the BJP is set to win over 110 of 152 seats in the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, citing high voter turnout in Phase 1 as a sign of a strong mandate for change.
Amit Shah addressed a presser on Friday, a day after Phase 1 polling in West Bengal, claiming the BJP is on course for a decisive victory.
Source : ANI
- BJP confident of winning over 110 seats in West Bengal.
- High voter turnout in first phase signals desire for change.
- Amit Shah claims BJP will form government in Bengal.
- Appoint Bangla-speaking Chief Minister if voted to power.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday exuded confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is headed for a decisive victory in the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, asserting that the party will win more than 110 out of 152 seats and form the government in the state. He also said the BJP would appoint a Bangla-speaking Chief Minister if voted to power.
Shah's remarks came after bumper voting in West Bengal in the first phase of the Assembly elections on April 23. Citing internal feedback, Shah claimed that the outcome of the elections had already begun to take shape.
“In the feedback we have received, the people of Bengal have decided their future at the first phase. 92.98% voting done on the 52 seats in the 16 districts meant that Didi is about to go and BJP is set to come, fear is about to go and trust is going to come,” he said.
He further claimed that as per the assessment conducted by the committee members last night, “BJP is going to win more than 110 seats out of 152 seats.”
“This means that after the second election phase, we are going to make the government of the BJP purely in Bengal,” Shah added.
High Turnout Signals Desire For Change
Referring to the first phase of polling, the Home Minister said voters had turned out in large numbers, signalling a desire for change. Shah called the high turnout "encouraging" for supporters of democracy across the country and congratulated voters for their participation.
"You have begun the journey from fear to trust so successfully, and the voters of the second phase will also continue this journey from fear to trust," he said.
Shah also lauded the conduct of the polls, crediting the Election Commission, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and state machinery for ensuring a largely peaceful process.
"Because after a long period of Bengal, not a single person has died (during the elections). This type of election has taken place, which is a wonder in itself,” he added.
West Bengal led the turnout charts on Thursday, with multiple districts recording over 90% voting. The remaining constituencies will vote on April 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) projected victory in the West Bengal Assembly Elections?
Who will the BJP appoint as Chief Minister if they win the elections?
If voted to power, the BJP has pledged to appoint a Bangla-speaking Chief Minister for West Bengal.
What does Amit Shah say about the high voter turnout in West Bengal?
Amit Shah views the high turnout as an encouraging sign of people's desire for change and a move from fear to trust.
How was the conduct of the elections in West Bengal?
The elections were largely peaceful, with no reported deaths, which Amit Shah praised as a wonder.
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